18 countries sign AI safety agreement

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What’s up? OpenAI, amidst the firing and re-hiring of CEO Sam Altman, faced internal turmoil as multiple employees expressed safety concerns about a project called Q*. This project raised worries about the capabilities of a new AI algorithm and the company’s rapid commercialization efforts.

What is the secret project? Q* (pronounced Q-Star) could represent a significant advancement in the company’s quest for artificial general intelligence (AGI). AGI, as defined by OpenAI, involves autonomous systems that outperform humans in a wide range of economically valuable tasks. The leaked source, speaking on the condition of anonymity due to a lack of authorization to represent the company, revealed that the new model, leveraging extensive computing resources, demonstrated the capability to solve specific mathematical problems. While its proficiency was limited to tasks equivalent to those of grade-school students, the successful handling of such challenges has instilled a high level of optimism among researchers regarding Q*’s potential.

18 COUNTRIES SIGN AI SAFETY AGREEMENT 📝

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What’s up? The United States, Britain, and 16 other nations have introduced what is being hailed as the first comprehensive international agreement on ensuring the safety of AI systems.

What is the agreement? The 20-page document emphasizes the need for companies to adopt a "secure by design" approach, aiming to protect the public from potential misuse of AI technologies. While the agreement is non-binding, it outlines key recommendations such as monitoring AI systems for abuse, safeguarding data integrity, and scrutinizing software suppliers.

What is the significance? The rise of AI has prompted fears of its potential misuse, from disrupting democratic processes to exacerbating fraud and causing widespread job losses. While Europe leads in AI regulations, the U.S. and other countries face challenges in enacting comprehensive legislation. This new international agreement represents a step toward shaping responsible AI development on a global scale, underscoring the global recognition of the imperative to address AI safety concerns collectively.

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